| Skills | Description |
|---|---|
| Operation Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
| Troubleshooting | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
| Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Knowledge | Description |
|---|---|
| Telecommunications | Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
| Communications and Media | Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. |
| Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
| English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
| Engineering and Technology | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
| Experience | Definition |
|---|---|
| Overall Experience | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
| Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. |
| Education | Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree. |